Significado
Agreement or standard greeting.
Contexto cultural
In Ulaanbaatar, the handshake is the primary greeting for everyone. It follows international standards but with a softer grip than in the US. In the countryside, people might still prefer the 'Zolgokh' or a simple verbal greeting. If they do shake hands, they will almost always use the 'elbow support' gesture. Younger generations might use a 'fist bump' or a quick handshake, but for any formal agreement, they revert to the traditional 'Gar barikh'. This is the only time 'Gar barikh' is secondary. The 'Zolgokh' (holding elbows) is mandatory for family and elders.
The Right Hand Rule
Always use your right hand. Using the left hand is a major faux pas.
Watch the Threshold
If you are standing in the doorway, step in before reaching out. Mongolians take this very seriously.
Significado
Agreement or standard greeting.
The Right Hand Rule
Always use your right hand. Using the left hand is a major faux pas.
Watch the Threshold
If you are standing in the doorway, step in before reaching out. Mongolians take this very seriously.
The Elbow Touch
If you want to impress a Mongolian boss or elder, touch your right elbow with your left hand while shaking. It shows you know the culture.
Eye Contact
Maintain steady but gentle eye contact. Looking away can seem suspicious.
Ponte a prueba
What should you do before shaking hands in a cold Mongolian winter?
Гадаа хүйтэн байна. Чи яах ёстой вэ?
It is respectful to remove your glove before shaking hands.
Fill in the missing word to complete the greeting.
Сайн байна уу? Хоёулаа гар _______.
The volitional form '-ья' is used to suggest 'Let's...'.
Match the action to the situation.
You accidentally stepped on someone's foot in the bus. What do you do?
In Mongolia, shaking hands after stepping on a foot prevents bad luck and conflict.
Complete the business dialogue.
A: Үнэ тохирлоо. B: За, тэгвэл ________.
After agreeing on a price (үнийн тохиролцоо), shaking hands seals the deal.
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Ayudas visuales
When to Gar Barikh
Greetings
- • New people
- • Business partners
- • Old friends
Agreements
- • Market deals
- • Contracts
- • Promises
Social Rules
- • After stepping on a foot
- • Saying goodbye
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosГадаа хүйтэн байна. Чи яах ёстой вэ?
It is respectful to remove your glove before shaking hands.
Сайн байна уу? Хоёулаа гар _______.
The volitional form '-ья' is used to suggest 'Let's...'.
You accidentally stepped on someone's foot in the bus. What do you do?
In Mongolia, shaking hands after stepping on a foot prevents bad luck and conflict.
A: Үнэ тохирлоо. B: За, тэгвэл ________.
After agreeing on a price (үнийн тохиролцоо), shaking hands seals the deal.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, women shake hands in business and social settings, though they may not initiate it as often as men in very traditional circles.
A medium-firm handshake is best. Too weak feels insincere, too strong feels aggressive.
You don't need to take off your hat, but you must take off your gloves.
Usually, adults pat children on the head or shoulder rather than shaking hands, but a formal handshake can be a fun way to treat them like an adult.
It is very rare and considered quite rude. It usually means they are very upset with you.
Yes, it is used in news reports and literature to describe meetings and agreements.
Yes, using both hands to clasp the other person's hand is a sign of even greater respect and warmth.
It's a superstition to 'cancel out' the accidental offense and prevent a future fight.
Usually 'Сайн байна уу' (Hello) or 'Танилцсандаа таатай байна' (Nice to meet you).
In the Latin script used in Mongolia, it is often written as 'Gar barih', but 'kh' better represents the sound.
Frases relacionadas
Гар барилцах
similarTo shake hands with each other
Золгох
specialized formTraditional arm-holding greeting
Гар чанга
builds onStingy / Tight-fisted
Гар гарах
contrastTo be settled/finished
Гар өгөх
similarTo give a hand
